The warning that Air China gave its Citizens travelling to London was disgraceful. Not only as it made a false statement about Indians but it also has created a myth about Indians. I question where they got their facts on crime and Indians. It has insulted Indans to the core. Indians are one of the hardest working, succesful, wealthiest and law abidding groups in the UK. We are found in every field be it Business, Finance, Medicine, I.T., Science and Education to name but a few. We also have a low crime rate and are often the biggest victims of crime. Harrow, Pinner, Stanmore, Wembley,where there are large populations are hardly 'no go areas'. There are many expensive properties in these areas.
The Air China magazine has ruined the image of Indians. It's absolutely disgraceful - as if we are all gangsters. It's an insult to our hardwork and values. We need to do online petiition as a community and make sure that we all speak out against any such rubbish should it appear again in the future. Racial attacks are on the rise It's really a shame that the magazine didnt tell Chinese visitors to avoid racist areas or to be vigilant.
Mr Verma
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